Supply Chain ManagerDunstableSocial Housing, Refurbishment, Planned Works, Voids and Responsive RepairsWe are working in partnership with a prominent contractor to recruit a Supply Chain Manager. This key role will support the Operations team, working closely with Operations, Commercial, and Estimating to proactively develop and manage a high-performing, competitive supply chain of national and regional suppliers and subcontractors.You''d be working day to day with Operations, Commercial and Estimating, making sure the right suppliers are in place at the right price. It''s a live environment with tight turnarounds, so the job suits someone who can make decisions quickly and hold suppliers to account.What you''ll be doingShaping the supply chain strategy and keeping it aligned with business plans and margin targetsManaging relationships with suppliers and subcontractors - performance, pricing and riskOwning one supply category nationally (materials, manufacturers, indirect services or subcontractors)Keeping an eye on the market and bringing new suppliers and ideas in when it makes senseSupporting tenders and wider improvement workKeeping processes, documentation and reporting tidyWhat we''re looking forSupply chain experience within construction - social housing, refurbishment or planned works would be idealA track record of controlling costs and supplier performance across subcontract and materials categoriesConfident dealing with suppliers and internal teams, and ..... full job details .....